Cabgolin is used for treating disorders associated with high levels of the hormone prolactin, either due to tumors in the pituitary gland or to unknown causes. Cabgolin is a dopamine receptor agonist. It works by blocking prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use Cabgolin as directed by your doctor.

Take Cabgolin by mouth with or without food.

It may be helpful to mark on a calendar which days you are supposed to take Cabgolin.

If you miss a dose of Cabgolin, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cabgolin.

STORAGE

Store Cabgolin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cabgolin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Active Ingredient:Cabergoline.

Do NOT use Cabgolin if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Cabgolin or to ergot derivatives (eg, ergotamine)

you have uncontrolled high blood pressure

if you have a history of certain fibrotic (scarring) disorders (eg, of the lung, heart, kidneys)

you are taking a butyrophenone (eg, haloperidol), metoclopramide, a phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine), or a thioxanthene (eg, thiothixene).

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Cabgolin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have liver problems or high blood pressure, or if you take medicine that may lower your blood pressure

if you have certain serious problems cause by pregnancy (eg, high blood pressure, seizures).

Some medicines may interact with Cabgolin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Macrolides (eg, clarithromycin) because they may increase the risk of Cabgolin's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cabgolin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Important safety information:

Cabgolin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Cabgolin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possible unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Cabgolin may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

Some patients taking Cabgolin have developed certain behavioral changes (eg, increased gambling or sexual urges). These effects usually go away when treatment with Cabgolin is stopped. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any unusual behavioral changes.

If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor so that a pregnancy test can be arranged.

Lab tests, including heart function, may be performed while you use Cabgolin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Cabgolin should be used with extreme caution in children; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cabgolin while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cabgolin is found in breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking Cabgolin.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome: